Universal TV Remote™ Control vs VIVITAR PLAY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote™ Control
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.
- Universal TV control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Voice search for shows
- On-screen keyboard
- Volume and channel control
- Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use
VIVITAR PLAY
Connect to your gimbal camera via WiFi to interact with its data. View real-time footage, save images and videos locally, or control the gimbal to capture and store media on its SD card.
- WiFi gimbal camera connection
- Real-time camera feed display
- Save media locally
- Control gimbal for photo/video
- Save media to gimbal SD card
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通过连接云台相机WiFi，和云台相机进行数据交互。 显示云台相机实时画面。 可将数据保存成图片和视频保存到本地，也可控制云台拍照录像保存到云台相机SD卡。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against VIVITAR PLAY's 1.0. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 1) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). VIVITAR PLAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. VIVITAR PLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote™ Control | VIVITAR PLAY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (33K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #73 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD | 雪玲 庄 |
Bugs and requests
Universal TV Remote™ Control
Reported bugs
2 issues- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription
VIVITAR PLAY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote™ Control
- TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
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- Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99
VIVITAR PLAY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
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